Perler Mocha
Perler Mocha is a light, soft beige fuse bead, #c8b693 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S113 Khaki (ΔE 5.8), Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 9.1), Nabbi N12 Ivory (ΔE 9.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3864 Mocha Beige Light (ΔE 3.9).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Mocha
#c8b693 · RGB 200, 182, 147
Closest to Perler Mocha in other brands
- DMC 3864 Mocha Beige Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 830 Sierra Very Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light ΔE 5.3 close
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 9.1 similar
- Artkal S S113 Khaki ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 9.7 similar
Perler Mocha at a glance
| Product code | 80-15239 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Mocha |
| Color family | Beige and tan |
| Hex (screen) | #c8b693 |
| RGB | 200, 182, 147 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.7, a* 1.0, b* 20.2 |
| HSL | 40°, 33 %, 68 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 6.9:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Mocha in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Mocha. The closest is Artkal S113 Khaki (ΔE 5.8, close), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 27 Beige | 9.1 | similar | #dcb18e |
| Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) | 11.2 | loose | #edbf9f |
| Hama 02 Cream | 12.8 | loose | #e4e4c5 |
| Artkal S113 Khaki | 5.8 | close | #b6ae84 |
| Artkal S154 Sahara Sand | 7.0 | similar | #e3c09a |
| Artkal S93 Pale Skin | 7.3 | similar | #dcb794 |
| Nabbi N12 Ivory | 9.7 | similar | #e2d0bf |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 10.3 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Mocha
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3864 maps to Perler Mocha with ΔE 3.9, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3864 Mocha Beige Light | 3.9 | close | #cbb69c |
| DMC 372 Mustard Light | 4.2 | close | #ccb784 |
| Anchor 830 Sierra Very Light | 2.5 | very close | #d1bf9e |
| Anchor 831 Sierra Light | 3.0 | close | #c6ae8a |
| Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light | 5.3 | close | #d4b593 |
Perler shades near Perler Mocha
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker beiges next to Perler Mocha
Perler beiges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Mocha, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b), L* 79 against 75.
- Lighter: Perler Sand (#e5be9e), L* 80 against 75.
- Lighter: Perler Peach (#e9bfb9), L* 81 against 75.
- Darker: Perler Fawn (#c9a385), L* 70 against 75.
Using Perler Mocha in a design
Against Perler Cocoa the contrast is 6.9:1 (a clear edge) and against Perler White 1.7:1, so Mocha pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Tan, is ΔE 5.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Mocha for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S113, ΔE 5.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N12, ΔE 9.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Mocha
Perler Mocha belongs to Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi). It fits a 5 mm pegboard (29 × 29 pegs), and because Hama Midi, Artkal S or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
The Perler Mini range has no bead of the same number; its closest mini color is Perler Mini Tan (ΔE 5.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Mocha?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 27 Beige (#dcb18e), ΔE 9.1: a similar shade. Next are Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 11.2) and Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 12.8).
What hex code is Perler Mocha?
Perler Mocha is #c8b693 on screen: RGB 200, 182, 147, CIELAB L* 74.7, a* 1.0, b* 20.2, in the beige and tan family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Mocha?
DMC 3864 Mocha Beige Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.9, close), followed by DMC 372 Mustard Light (ΔE 4.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 830 Sierra Very Light (ΔE 2.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Mocha?
Artkal: Artkal S113 Khaki (ΔE 5.8, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N12 Ivory (ΔE 9.7, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Orange Cream #efb79b
- Perler Sand #e5be9e
- Perler Tan #c5ac90
- Perler Fawn #c9a385
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow #dedace
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 27 Beige Hama, ΔE 9.1
- Artkal S113 Khaki Artkal, ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N12 Ivory Nabbi, ΔE 9.7